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St Edith of Polesworth

St Edith's dates almost entirely from the 14th century, but the tower and clerestory are from about a century later.

Orton on the Hill, Leicestershire

Opening times

We are open every Saturday and Sunday during British Summer time and at any other time by contacting us.

Address

The Green
Orton on the Hill
Leicestershire
CV9 3NG

The church was much larger until 1763 when the north aisle was demolished. The spire is oddly truncated, the result of it being thought to have been in a dangerous condition in 1950 and reduced in height.

Inside, the church is charming and unspoiled, with furnishing, fittings and memorials dating back to the 13th century. The box pews and pulpit are from the 18th century, as is the eccentric stone font, inscribed 'SS Perkins Esq'; Samuel Steel-Perkins lived at Orton Hall, where he died in 1808. On the brick floor next to the font is an intriguing gravestone with a cross carved on one end and a man on horseback on the other. It has been restored, but may date back to the 13th century.

There is a small mausoleum in the north wall of the church, containing the effigy of a 14th century Cistercian monk.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Social heritage stories

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church of England

  • Partnership Grant, £2,500, 2018

  • Our Partnership Grants funded a range of repair projects, recommended by County Church Trusts, to help keep churches open.

  • Cornerstone Grant, £20,000, Array

  • Our Cornerstone Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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Holy Trinity

Norton Juxta Twycross, Leicestershire

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St James the Greater

Twycross, Leicestershire

The parish church of St James dates from the 14th century with a 15th century tower.